Journals / European Journal of Biology / 2008 / Cilt: 67 - Sayı: 1

Heavy Metal and Radioactivity Concentrations in Soil and Moss Samples from Istanbul, Turkey

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39–47
Publication Date
2010-11-17
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The trace element and radionuclide levels were compared with those found in the samples from other locations of Turkey and different countries.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Concentrations of Cd, Cu, Co, Cr, Fe, Ni and Zn in the moss (Hypnum cupressiforme and Scleropodium purum) and topsoil (0-5 cm) samples collected from Istanbul were analysed to estimate heavy metal deposition.
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Key Findings & Data:The activity concentrations of gamma emitting radionuclides (137Cs, 40K, 238U, 232Th), organic matter contents and pH values of the topsoil samples were also measured.
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Conclusion & Impact:The trace element and radionuclide levels were compared with those found in the samples from other locations of Turkey and different countries.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
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Concentrations of Cd, Cu, Co, Cr, Fe, Ni and Zn in the moss (Hypnum cupressiforme and Scleropodium purum) and topsoil (0-5 cm) samples collected from Istanbul were analysed to estimate heavy metal deposition. The activity concentrations of gamma emitting radionuclides (137Cs, 40K, 238U, 232Th), organic matter contents and pH values of the topsoil samples were also measured. The trace element and radionuclide levels were compared with those found in the samples from other locations of Turkey and different countries.

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BELİVERMİŞ, M., KILIÇ, Ö., ÇOTUK, Y. (2010). Heavy Metal and Radioactivity Concentrations in Soil and Moss Samples from Istanbul, Turkey. European Journal of Biology, Cilt: 67 - Sayı: 1, 39–47. https://ajindex.com/articles/33345

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